Namma Smaraka Yatre
The Namma Smaraka program, launched on September 25, 2023, at Vidhana Soudha by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah and Hon’ble Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Justice, Human Rights and Tourism Shri HK Patil, heralded a significant milestone in the preservation and promotion of Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage. The Namma Smaraka program is an initiative of the Government of Karnataka dedicated to preserving and promoting the state’s rich cultural heritage and historical monuments. It seeks to engage individuals, organizations, and corporate entities in preserving and enhancing Karnataka’s historical treasures, ultimately transforming the state into a prominent tourism destination.
Dr. H. K. Patil Hon’ble Minister for Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism has planned and started a first of its kind historic Namma Smaraka Yatre to all Districts in Karnataka.
6-8 November 2023
Yatra and Discoveries in Bidar, Kalburgi, and Yadgiri Districts
The inaugural Yatra, a three-day journey through the historically rich districts of Bidar, Kalburgi, and Yadgir, unveiled remarkable archaeological insights into the ancient Karez underground water system, the discovery of Kannada’s first university at Nagavi, and other significant heritage monuments.
2
DC Office Visited
16
Monuments Visited
35
Historians Connect
1200+
Local Interactions
3
Press Conference
7
Monuments Adopted
Karnataka: Tourism minister seeks public support to protect monuments
H.K. Patil criticises Centre for ignoring drought situation in Karnataka
ರಾಜ್ಯದ 1000 ಸ್ಮಾರಕಗಳನ್ನು ದತ್ತು ಕೊಡುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶವಿದೆ: ಸಚಿವ ಹೆಚ್ ಕೆ ಪಾಟೀಲ್
Government to protect 5,000 monuments in the first phase
20-22 November 2023
Yatra and Discoveries in Vijayapura and Bagalkot
The second Yatra, a three-day expedition through the districts of Bagalkot and Vijayapura, unearthed the historical treasures of Vijayapura, including the magnificent Gagan Mahal, and initiated the rehabilitation of individuals who had occupied monuments in Bagalkot.
3
DC, AC and Tahsildar Office Visits
23
Monuments Visited
55
Historians Connect
1400+
Local Interactions
3
Press Conference
1
Monuments Adopted
